Research Associate - Immersive Sound & VR Post-Production

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support an interdisciplinary immersive storytelling project, focusing on post-production, immersive sound, and VR workflows within a collaborative research environment.

You will assist in editing, sound design, Ambisonics, VR shoots, asset management, and contribute across pre-production to post-production while working both independently and with others.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Background in film, media arts, sound, or immersive media.
• Experience in post-production and audio workflows.
• Familiarity with VR/360 production or willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in research coordination or outreach is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in post-production (editing, sound design, audio post-production).
• Support immersive audio workflows, including Ambisonics (2nd-order, 9 channel mix).
• Record interviews and assist during VR shoots.
• Support VR production and post-production, including image stitching and stereoscopic 6K 3D workflows.
• Manage and organize image and sound assets.
• Assist across pre-production, production, and post-production stages.

Skills

Post-production

VR workflows

Audio design

Research coordination

Education

Master's degree

Job description

NTU Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support an interdisciplinary immersive storytelling project, focusing on post-production, immersive sound, and VR workflows within a collaborative research environment.

You will assist in editing, sound design, Ambisonics, VR shoots, asset management, and contribute across pre-production to post-production while working both independently and with others.